goffered

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Definition of goffered in English English dictionary

goffer
To make wavy; to crimp
goffer
{i} eagerly energetic person; decorative ruffle made by pressing pleats; iron used for pressing pleats and borders; crimper
goffer
make wavy with a heated goffering iron; "goffer the trim of the dress"
goffer
{f} make waves or crimp hair using a heated iron; make pleats in fabric to produce an ornamental frill using a heated iron
goffer
an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
goffer
an iron used to press pleats and ridges
goffer
To plait, flute, or crimp
goffer
an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats an iron used to press pleats and ridges a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
goffer
a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
goffered

    Etymology

    [ 'gä-f&r, 'go- ] (transitive verb.) 1706. French gaufrer, from gaufre honeycomb, waffle, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch wafel waffle.
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